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Complete List Of Windows 8 Keyboard Shortcuts [Hotkeys]

Here is a list of some cool Windows 8 hotkeys which can help you speed u your tasks and also make it more fun to use the new Metro UI. These include some keyboard shortcuts that can be used with both the Metro interface and classic Windows 7 desktop interface. In case you would like to remove Metro UI and keep the Windows 7 style user interface by default, then check out my post: How To Partially Or Completely Disable Windows 8 Metro UI.

WIN + Z

To flip open application options. For example, the below image shows the Login options for Tweet@rama application which popped up after hitting this hotkey. You can use this hotkey to also bring forward the tabs in Windows Internet Explorer 10.

Win + Spacebar

Changes the language of the keyboard layout. This can be useful for toggling between different language layouts (e.g. French, Dutch, English, etc).

Win+X

Opens “System Utility Settings” Menu at the bottom left corner

Win + Y

Shows desktop view. Using this hotkey you can temporarily hide maximized windows to see the underlying desktop.

WIN + Q

Opens Search Appsmenu so that you can search for application.

WIN + W

Opens search for Settings menu so that you can search for Windows Settings.

WIN + F

Opens search for Filesmenu so that you can search for Files.

Win + H

Provides access to “Share Settings Pane”, which lists sharing options relative to the currently running app

WIN + O

Disables screen rotation. Can be used for turning off the Gyro reaction to the tablets.